| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | C-GHLY |
| Fleet number: | 46 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B/AT |
| C/n (msn): | 45501 / 953 |
| Operator Titles: | Conair Aviation |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Anderson / Parks Highway 290.8 [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der Voet |
| Photo ID: | 128289 |
| Photo Comment |
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The four Pratt & Whitney R2800 radials make a wonderful noise as Tanker 46 is making a left turn, preparing to drop its load of retardant on the first beginnings of the Parks Highway Fire. This fire eventually became a major wildfire, raging intensely for more than four weeks, during which it consumed 467 km² (115,500 acres) of forest south and east of Nenana. It wasn't until 1 Nov 2006 before it was officially declared "out". It was by far the largest wildfire in Alaska in 2006. This photo is copyright © Aad van der Voet, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 March 2019, and has since been viewed 293 times. |